Peer Artists Hamsa Shanmugam (female vocal) and Srinaath Perangur (violin), along with other members of Brown University's Indian classical music group, Brown Bhairavi.
Programs
Our programs are focused on providing emerging Indian classical artists with the tools and network to thrive as professionals in the United States. From connecting them to mentors and presenting organizations to helping them use related technology and learn about entrepreneurship, we aim to be helpful at every stage in an artist's professional journey.
Curatorial Partnerships
As part of our larger vision of elevating and amplifying the presence and perception of Indian classical performing art forms in the United States, we seek to create opportunities for these artists where they may not currently exist. Learn more about how we work with mainstream presenting organizations to create more awareness of Indian classical genres and match artists for performance opportunities.
Lotus Fellowship
We are fueling the future of Indian classical performing arts in the United States through this ground-breaking program. At the heart of this Fellowship is 1:1 mentorship with a thriving professional in this country, a Lotus Mentor, for support in creating an experimental short work that is aimed at staying rooted in tradition but positioned to reach wider audiences. Learn more about The Lotus Fellowship.
National Junior Board
The Arts India US National Junior Board is a selective, year-long leadership opportunity for students who are deeply engaged in Indian classical music or dance and want to contribute to this realm beyond their individual practice. Designed for current 8th–11th graders, this program mirrors the experience of serving on a real nonprofit board—offering exposure to governance, strategy, fundraising, and field-level thinking within a national arts organization.